Hardware Engineering Lead-Identify design requirements for haptic input/wearable devices-Lead teams to prototype, assemble, and manufacture wearable devices-Development of conforming force sensor for wearable devicesAR/VR Research-AR/VR input devices mechanical design lead. Integration of novel R&D hardware into input devices. Lead small manufacturing run of internal hardware product.-Haptic displays-Soft robotics-Fluidic actuators and pneumatics-Mechanical design for perceptual studies-Human Computer Interaction-Soft solids analysis and textile integration

Research and development of electro-mechanical tools and components for robot assisted surgery. Kinematic modeling and characterization of cable driven mechanisms.Engineering lead for electro-mechanical, capacitive coupling R&D project for Single-Site electrosurgery.Design lead for conceptual development of modular robotic tools.Design lead for conceptual, robotic clip applier.Design components for cable driven, articulating end effectors.Design of experiments for cautery devices and mechanical sub-systems.End-to-end lifecycle ownership.Product launch of da Vinci Xi Single Site Instruments, Suction/Irrigator, and Single Port Instruments.

Research, design, and develop substrate handling process test fixtures and tooling. Collaborate with cross functional teams and suppliers to drive Intel's server technology development programs from initial design concepts to high volume manufacturing products. Design for manufacturing of injected plastic molded devices and sheet metal components using 3D modeling programs: SolidWorks, ProE and AutoCAD. Investigate material properties and their electro-mechanical impacts to semi-conductor assembly/manufacturing. Statistical approaches for cpk and GD&T analysis.

Sustaining and troubleshooting of manufacturing toolsets, robotic arms and production chemistries respective to lithographic process layers. Drive and complete projects for lean process improvements. Employ SQL, JSL, JMP/GAJT software scripts to acquire data for root cause analysis. Oversee cost improvement projects and implement creative strategies. Optimize production within module to maximize cost efficiency, output, and quality metrics while creating continuous learnings for peers and team members.

Responsible for the design and prototype development of a mechanical enclosure assembly for rotating LIDAR, omnidirectional camera, and wiring harnesses. Applied iterative design techniques to improve modularity and assembly of unit to autonomous robot. Used 3D CAD to successfully model complex robot assembly and implemented the model in Gazebo simulation environment. Engineered power system for mobile robots. Studied and researched complex navigation and path planning algorithms for autonomous robots.

Engineered autonomous snow robots for Arctic research; optimized drivetrain for increased snow traction. Modeled 3D humanoid robot with 3D CAD and designed simulation controller to test motion algorithms. Researched complex, dynamic control system for under-actuated humanoid robot.

Identified technical issues with communication installments at business sites. Organized a team of resources to perform IT network upgrades and special projects. Tracked multiple, concurrent projects.